The Ramen Problem was originally hypothesized by the systems engineer in response to lunch time. It was thought that the thesis office could be filled to the top with cup noodles for the price of $136. The actual amount of Ramen however exceeds 18,000 units, as shown below. This was devastating for Evan, as the total cost would be in excess of $4000.
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| One Office Worth of Ramen |